This study examines the migration flows of foreigners in the Grand Duchy of Tuscany between 1818 and 1837, using the Register of deaths of non-tuscan individuals compiled by the Tuscan Civil registry office as the primary source. By analyzing the deaths of foreigners, both from preunification Italian states and from foreign countries, the research reconstructs migration dynamics, highlighting the predominance of adult males among migrants and the seasonality of their movements. The study reveals that temporary migrations were common, especially from communities bordering the Grand Duchy, and that the Maremma region, due to land reclamation projects, was a significant area of attraction. The analysis is enriched with data on the age, gender, occupation, and origin of the deceased, providing a detailed demographic profile of foreign migrants in Tuscany during this period.
Foreign Migrants in the Grand Duchy of Tuscany, 1818–1837
Fornasin A.;Gonano G.
2024-01-01
Abstract
This study examines the migration flows of foreigners in the Grand Duchy of Tuscany between 1818 and 1837, using the Register of deaths of non-tuscan individuals compiled by the Tuscan Civil registry office as the primary source. By analyzing the deaths of foreigners, both from preunification Italian states and from foreign countries, the research reconstructs migration dynamics, highlighting the predominance of adult males among migrants and the seasonality of their movements. The study reveals that temporary migrations were common, especially from communities bordering the Grand Duchy, and that the Maremma region, due to land reclamation projects, was a significant area of attraction. The analysis is enriched with data on the age, gender, occupation, and origin of the deceased, providing a detailed demographic profile of foreign migrants in Tuscany during this period.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
